An electrical switch responds to acoustic inputs. A microphone integrated into the electrical switch generates electrical signals in response to the acoustic inputs. A network interface integrated into the electrical switch provides addressable communication with controllers, computers, and other networked devices. The electrical switch may thus be installed or retrofitted into the electrical wiring of all homes and businesses. Users may thus speak voice commands, which are received by the electrical switch and sent for voice control of appliances and other automation tasks.

An electrical switch responds to acoustic inputs. A microphone integrated into the electrical switch generates electrical signals in response to the acoustic inputs. A network interface integrated into the electrical switch provides addressable communication with controllers, computers, and other networked devices. The electrical switch may thus be installed or retrofitted into the electrical wiring of all homes and businesses. Users may thus speak voice commands, which are received by the electrical switch and sent for voice control of appliances and other automation tasks.

A bistable device including a fixed baseplate, at least two levers, a tappet rigidly secured to between each lever and the baseplate and aligned in a first direction, where a lever is capable of displacement relative to the baseplate so as to displace the associated tappet substantially in translation in the first direction, and a member that is able to take two positions, the device additionally including a rocker associated with each lever, arranged between the baseplate and the associated tappet, including two V-shapes facing the associated tappet, where the associated tappet in the first V-shape tends to turn the associated rocker in a first direction and the associated tappet in the second V-shape tends to turn the associated rocker in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the rockers being synchronized in rotation and the rockers being synchronized with the member.

A bistable device including a fixed baseplate, at least two levers, a tappet rigidly secured to between each lever and the baseplate and aligned in a first direction, where a lever is capable of displacement relative to the baseplate so as to displace the associated tappet substantially in translation in the first direction, and a member that is able to take two positions, the device additionally including a rocker associated with each lever, arranged between the baseplate and the associated tappet, including two V-shapes facing the associated tappet, where the associated tappet in the first V-shape tends to turn the associated rocker in a first direction and the associated tappet in the second V-shape tends to turn the associated rocker in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the rockers being synchronized in rotation and the rockers being synchronized with the member.

The present disclosure provides intelligent lighting control systems.

The present disclosure provides intelligent lighting control systems.

A switch device includes a first rubber dome, a second rubber dome, and a slider disposed on the first rubber dome and the second rubber dome. The slider presses the upper surface of the first rubber dome, causing deformation of the first rubber dome when the slider is moved toward the first and second rubber domes, and presses the upper surface of the second rubber dome, causing deformation of the second rubber dome when the slider is further moved toward the first and second rubber domes in a state in which the first rubber dome is subjected to the deformation. A thick portion is formed on each side of the second rubber dome so as to increase the thickness on the each side of the second rubber dome. Each side of the second rubber dome is in a direction in which the first and second rubber domes are aligned.

A switch device includes a first rubber dome, a second rubber dome, and a slider disposed on the first rubber dome and the second rubber dome. The slider presses the upper surface of the first rubber dome, causing deformation of the first rubber dome when the slider is moved toward the first and second rubber domes, and presses the upper surface of the second rubber dome, causing deformation of the second rubber dome when the slider is further moved toward the first and second rubber domes in a state in which the first rubber dome is subjected to the deformation. A thick portion is formed on each side of the second rubber dome so as to increase the thickness on the each side of the second rubber dome. Each side of the second rubber dome is in a direction in which the first and second rubber domes are aligned.

An in-line switch assembly comprising a housing and two ports at different parts of the housing for insertion of an end of a power cord into the housing. The housing has first and second housing parts. A connection mechanism is provided in each of the ports, adapted to receive an end of a power cord, and is operable to cause piercing of a piercing part through a sheath of a power cord and then electrical contact with a conductive core of the power cord. The housing is configured to undergo from a first state in which the first and second housing parts are partially attached together, thereby allowing insertion of an end of a power cord through each of the ports to the respective connection mechanism, to a second state in which the first and second housing parts are fully attached together, with an inserted end of a said power cord being acted upon by the connection mechanism.

An in-line switch assembly comprising a housing and two ports at different parts of the housing for insertion of an end of a power cord into the housing. The housing has first and second housing parts. A connection mechanism is provided in each of the ports, adapted to receive an end of a power cord, and is operable to cause piercing of a piercing part through a sheath of a power cord and then electrical contact with a conductive core of the power cord. The housing is configured to undergo from a first state in which the first and second housing parts are partially attached together, thereby allowing insertion of an end of a power cord through each of the ports to the respective connection mechanism, to a second state in which the first and second housing parts are fully attached together, with an inserted end of a said power cord being acted upon by the connection mechanism.